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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

4

Acton Social Notes Include Local Travel and Visits

Mr EB and Force trip to the Southern States. Miss Etta Dills returns to Acton after weeks in Toronto. Joan Culgs teaches in Windatick spent the weekend at her home in Acton. Darien and Mist Flva visit Hamilton with Mr Stewart. Franc Wilds and James Wilds visit Vineland with Norman Wilds. Melisa Biemes and Thomas Harris are patients in Toronto General Hospital. Mrs Win Hamilton returns from week with daughter Bart Lambert. Charlie Pollock of Rockwood left to join the RCAF. Overholt, Merle, Madeline Uleh, W E Hamlin, Lome Hamlin, John and Jim visit Toronto. Mr and Mrs Harry Klassen visit Mimico. They plan to move to Sarnia for a new position. Fo Lo Wight and Assessor Frank Crunto attend Toronto Chapter dinner of Appraisal Institute of Canada. Speakers address Pedlar topics.

Nice Fo Lo Wight Frank Crunto Toronto Appraisal Institute of Canada

Dublin Club Votes Funds and Elects Officers for 1951

A Dublin club meeting approved donations to cancer and a local fund and elected officers for 1951 07. Key roles named include honorary president Mira Watkins president L Ferguson and multiple vice presidents secretaries treasurers and committee heads across social program agriculture citizenship outreach and health initiatives.

Dubin Mary Stewart Morney Cancer Fund Jack Kentner A Near Mira W Watkins Mire DL Ferguson C Thomason Wom MeIntyre JD Black D. Ross M. Steele Mesdames Anderson Near J. D Black McIntyre W. Britton Steele van Gooren Masdames Ross Melerre and Moat W Od G R Somverwille C J van Gooren W. Botte M Netles

Obituary Mrs James Lillie dies in 87th year

Mrs James Lillie of Getph Touratip died aged 87 after a service in Asc. She lived near Everton for decades and was a member of the Stone Church. Her husband predeceased her. two daughters two grandsons and seven great grandchildren survive. Pallbearers included Ron Leslie Joe Oaket and others. interment followed at Everton Cemetery.

Asc Ars James Herine Emamwa Robert’ Brian Elsa Bowiesw James Lillie Getph Everton Hooyears The Stone Chern Towers Noa Mamdran Eramosa Fateesa

Acton Council Sees Roads Repairs And Tax Grievances

Acton council approved sewer repairs and road work costs while debating business tax fairness and proposed surveys for Wartime Housing subdivision. Residents sought cost sharing, while Dron disputed sewer rentals and Talbot planned a tax appeal. an arena rental and a Monster Bingo were authorized.

Spartan Construction Co Goderich Council Hugh Graham Tom Atkinson Cameron St Spartan Contracting Co Acton Canndtorr Legion Greer Willow and Agnes St H. W.dron

Ontario farmers expect record crop worth 1.25 billion

Agriculture Minister T L Kennedy reported a crop value of about 1.25 billion dollars for Ontario this year, the greatest on record and roughly 200 million higher than the prior high.

Ontario T. L. Kennedy

Presentation Held For Herb MeIsaac

A euchre and presentation in No. Wachool honored Mr Herb Me tamac. Mr Meltase sold his farm and is leaving the district. Mr J Wilson held a successful auction with cattle and pits. The Thusy Hee Ynatituty booth reported a profitable afternoon at the sale. Brookville Hall hosted plays Lona Rivera and Mama and Papa Pitt plus the Federation of Agriculture euchre and box social. Friends of Mr N Barlow hope his illness at St Joseph's Hospital improves soon.

No. Wachool Herb. Metamac Meltase J Wilson Wilson Lona Rivera Mama and Papa Pitz Federation” of Agriculture Eichre Box Social N. Barlow St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton

Ball Organization Started by Club

The baseball club held a meeting Métralay hight to organize a ball ten for the coming season. Mra Eli Hunter, Glenrpey, stalted a few days last Week at the home of Mrr. and Mra. Harry Hartap. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mra J.P. Bethana were Mr. and Mra. Jack Morrell and Mr. and Mra. Charlea Nye and son, of Guelph. Me-Clarence Hortop-Reachwood, visited his parents, Mr. and Mra. W Ho Hortop on Sunday. Meva Lloyd Cutting, Acton, visited with her mother, Mra Jeatin, on Monday.

Métralay Hight Eli Hunter Glenrpey Mrr Harry Hartap J.P. Bethana Jack Morrell Charlea Nye and Son Guelph Clarence Hortop Reachwood Parenta Mra W Ho Hortop Lloyd Cutting Acton Mra Jeatin

Service Cancelled At Presbyterian Church By Flooding

The OSPRINGE service was cancelled on Sunday due to excess water in the basement. Roads in the community are improving and traffic is moving again on the highway. Miss Marilyn Young visited with Miss Gloria Brown. The Evans family plans to move to Campbellville Tuesday and the Howards move into the Evans farm. Hydro installation is underway at the new home of Mr and Mrs Fo Leiteh on 3rd Line.

Presbyterian Marilyn Young Gloria Brown Calvin Evans Campbellville Howard Evans Farm Fo Leiteh

Local Community Message Promises Service and Warm Welcome

A quirky notice invites residents to an upcoming event in a neighborhood along Main Street South. It promises friendly service, social opportunities, and a warm welcome, noting a taxi ride might be needed and that the group plans to move their task soon.

Main Street Hothe

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Mr. EB & Force Etta Dills Acton Ater Joan Culgs Windatick Nigay Fearn Mist Darien J . Stewart Franc Wilds James Wilds Vineland Norman Wilds Melisa Biemes Thomas W. Harris Toronto General Hospital Charlie Pollock Rockwood RCAF Asc. Overholt Merle Madeline Uleh W. E Hamlin Lome Hamlin John and Jim Johnson's Harry Klassen Mimico Geo. Somerville Sarnia Mr. Klassen L. Ferguson Dublin J. E. McMullen Contractor Bower Ave Gray Coach Lines Buses Toronto - Acton London Gray Coach Lines Thompson's Georgetown, Ony New Hampshire Sussex Rock Light Rhode Island Barred Rocks Ught Sussex Barred Rock Light Minorca Thompson’s Poultry Georgetown Insurance Department Wright Real Estate and Insurance Appraisors Realtors L. Wright Wilber St. Actsn N. B Wright Wacdenwell St. Geelphb Asis Highways Dept Allee St Storey Glove Works Planning Board Sto Tyler Young St Council Colt Elliott Bros Bell Telephone J. McGrachie Province of Ontario Acton Free Press McEachern Maher Shoe Beatrice Chew C. Varey Acton Woodcraft Georgetown Lumber Co Dz Talbot John St Talbot Jack Stewart Road Committee O. Brown Ymca Ladies’ Auxiliary Dr Siers Connelors Lo Wreck J Greer C Wood Ro Thompson E Taylor A Freer J Stewart Jo Hargrave E Tyler WEVA MeIsaac Ospringe Consult R. M. Bell Maliinfeht AVON Roy’s. Taxi Council of the Corporation of E G. Tyler Goodlet Deporit Goodset
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